BobC
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Ok so scrap the Lenovo idea I guess since a LT is so cheap and stand alone. Can someone direct me to a decent but CHEAP windows 8.1 LT option? Only really want it to be a good music server. Can use an external HDD. Would love a SPDIF out. Can u build or buy a purpose built LT for audio serving?
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Q190 with 1 TB HDD. I like how there is a SPDIF out. Look like I can get one for <$400. Would like to use JRMC on the PC and JRMC remote app from a windows 8.1 tablet, but it looks like the JRMC remote app is Android. So how can I install Android apps on a Window 8.1 tablet? Looks like there is a workaround from Bluestacks. Is this the best way?
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How about a Lenovo Ideacenter for $400? Loaded with 1TB HDD and JRMC as a dedicated and stand alone music server connected to a Bifrost. Then I could load the JRMC remote app on a tablet to control, I think.
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Yes, we have a Surface RT - which cant run JRMC (or similar) as far as I know. We have a PC and an old LT elsewhere in the house.
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Thanks. I like the Sonos, but would like 24/96.
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Please dumb it down for me. What is a "UPnP/DLNA streamer/renderer"? Can you please point me toward a specific device?
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Looks like several tablets (Surface and ASUS T100) come with a microSD slot. Speaking of those units: can anyone help me justify the extra cost of a Surface...or confirm satisfactory use of a T100 as a media source?
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I'd need the long USB when I want to hold the tablet and surf, read, game, etc. One of my goals when I got rid of my Logitech Touch was to "declutter", so adding a small PC feels counter productive. Just wish the Surface Pro 2 was cheaper.
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Yeah, I think I could just install JRMC to any windows 8.1 tablet and go for it. Yes, I'd have a long USB connection but wouldn't have to buy another PC. I could probably use the remote iPhone app to control the Surface....would be cool. I just wonder about the USB hub since there is only one connection on the tablet. Hmmm
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So what are the downsides of using a tablet directly into the DAC? (provided I can connect an external HDD via USB hub)
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Thanks. So, just so I'm straight. Get a cheap PC running JRMC, then... What software is needed on a Surface (have a Surface 1 with RT) or an iPhone to control JRMC on the PC remotely?
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Is the advantage of this: 1. PC's are cheap and you get a large harddrive? 2. Can get by with a lesser tablet? But then don't I need to connect a monitor and keyboard? Hardware suggestions? (BTW, typing on this site is buggy. Every few keystrokes are missed for some reason.)
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Hi all! New to the site and happy to make my first post. From reading I get bits and pieces, but want to ask for advice directly. I'm looking for a new source to feed > Odyssey Candela Pre > Odyssey Mono Extremes > Martin Logan Ascent i's. Previously I was using Logitech Touch > Cambridge Audio DACMagic. However I sold my front end. I would really like to use a Tablet so I can surf, play games, load with magazines an take on business trips. If budget allows I'd like a Surface Pro 2 with JRMC > Schiit Bifrost. I think I could simply connect the Surface to a USB HUB which would be connected to an external HD and the DAC. Will this work? Is the Surface the best bet, because the ASUS T100 a lot cheaper. And is the Bifrost still viewed well? Because I keep hearing good things about the ifi products. Please advise. Thanks, Bob